DMPQ- What caused the civil war in South Vietnam and why did the USA become involved?
Following its 1945 defeat in World War II, Japan withdrew its forces from Vietnam, leaving the French-educated Emperor Bao Dai in control. Seeing an opportunity to seize control, Ho’s Viet Minh forces immediately rose up, taking over the northern city of Hanoi and declaring a Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) with Ho as president. Seeking … Read more DMPQ- What caused the civil war in South Vietnam and why did the USA become involved?